Using robotic total stations and Millimeter GPS, Topcon’s ZS100 combines two existing technologies to give operators fewer set-ups, fewer instruments – and a much simpler job site
Sokkia has unveiled what it describes as “redefinition of robotics” with its SX series of total stations. The SX series are said to be compact and lightweight systems containing the most modern technology available. Sokkia says the SX’s high-accuracy robotic technology includes an advanced angle measurement system, RED-tech technology, reflectorless EDM, Bluetooth Class 1 long-range data communication, and what is said to be an extremely accurate auto-tracking system using RC-PR5 remote control. Combining t
Concrete paving is being carried out on a key section of Interstate 20, close to the US city of Colombia in South Carolina Contractor Zachry Construction has had success using its Guntert & Zimmerman concrete slipformer for an Interstate paving project in South Carolina. The firm has been using the machine on the US$64 million project to resurface a section of Interstate 20, close to the city of Columbia.
In the US state of Oklahoma, Silver Star Construction has adopted 3D technology for site modelling and stringless machine control
The company, based in the town of Moore, recently used a Topcon Millimeter GPS system mounted on one of their Power Curber 5700-Cs to put down nearly 5,500m of curb and gutter in a residential housing addition in south-west Oklahoma City.
Once the dirt work and grading was completed, the concrete crew got to work by mounting the Topcon receivers on their 5700-C. The Topcon
Upgrades to a slipform concrete paver built in 1999 allow it to use current technology. US firm Streb Construction has taken a novel approach to its paving fleet by upgrading a CMI paver built in 1999 to use modern machine control technology. The company bought the CMI SF3302 machine new and this piece of equipment had logged a high number of hours since its purchase. However the company realised that this proven piece of equipment could be made to operate more efficiently and productively, as well as more
